VA Ready Initiative launches new unemployment program Rachel Meell June 30, 2020 1 min read The COVID-19 shutdowns have caused many to become unemployed, but a new non-profit organization has created a program to help people retrain and get new jobs. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has the story: About the Author Rachel Meell View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Rita Bishop retires from Roanoke City Schools todayNext: JJ Redick says he’s addicted – to basketball Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025